Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 May 2006
19 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the stage her Department is at in relation to seeking approval in respect of the two bio-energy initiatives she referred to in Parliamentary Question No. 130 of 29 March 2006; the person her Department is seeking approval of these projects from; when she expects the conclusion of the approval process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18880/06]
View answerThe Deputy is referring to the proposed Willow for Energy scheme and the Biomass Harvesting scheme. Both proposals are being closely examined in consultation with the Department of Finance and I hope to have a decision very soon. State Air approval will be required for the EU Commission for both schemes and my Department has already had informal discussions with the Commission with a view to expediting the approval process in that respect in due course.
